Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Designing Accessible User Interfaces for Low-Literacy Populations in Kenyan Contexts

Mwangi Ndege, Department of Artificial Intelligence, Kenyatta University Ombiri Kirwa, Department of Software Engineering, Strathmore University Kinyanjui Koech, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18993516
Published: July 9, 2013

Abstract

Low-literacy populations in Kenya face significant challenges accessing digital services effectively. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys with qualitative interviews to gather insights from users and experts. Users preferred graphical interfaces over text-based ones, indicating a preference for visual cues (direction: 60%, proportion: 2/3). Accessible user interfaces significantly improve digital service accessibility for low-literacy populations in Kenya. Design guidelines should prioritise the integration of visual elements and simplified language to enhance usability. User Interface, Accessibility, Low-Literacy, Digital Services, Kenya Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Mwangi Ndege, Ombiri Kirwa, Kinyanjui Koech (2013). Designing Accessible User Interfaces for Low-Literacy Populations in Kenyan Contexts. Journal of E-Governance and Digital Transformation in Africa (Technology, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18993516

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KenyanLow-literacyUser-Centred DesignUniversal Design PrinciplesParticipatory Methods

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